Holiday Termite and Pest Control

05/17/2026

Termites cause more than $6.8 billion in property damage every year, and almost none of it is covered by standard homeowners insurance. By the time most people notice something is wrong, the damage is already done. Make sure you know the warning signs to look for.
https://www.pestworld.org/news-hub/pest-articles/where-do-termites-hide/

05/16/2026

04/23/2026

Every room in your home has its own pest vulnerabilities from ants in the kitchen, cockroaches in the bathroom and mice in the basement. Our interactive Pest in the House tool walks you through each room, shows you why pests are attracted to it and gives you the pest-proofing steps that actually work.
https://www.pestworld.org/pest-in-the-house/

04/06/2026

🦠 Rise of tickborne illnesses prompts prevention campaign in Alexandria

The Alexandria Health Department, in collaboration with the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, has launched a tick bite prevention campaign in response to an increase in tickborne illnesses like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome. The initiative includes placing educational signs in parks, hosting prevention sessions, and distributing tick removal tools to raise awareness and protect residents.

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03/11/2026

In this Bug Battles episode, two heavy‑hitters go head‑to‑head: the lone star tick vs. the mosquito. Both are known for their bite and the health risks they carry, but only one can come out on top. Watch the showdown to see which pest advances and why understanding their habits is key to protecting yourself this season.
https://www.pestworldforkids.org/for-kids/bug-battles/episode-2-lone-star-tick-vs-mosquito/

03/10/2026

Termites thrive in warm, humid spaces that may rarely get attention. Areas like crawl spaces and basements can offer the perfect conditions for a colony to grow undetected. This guide walks through the most common hiding spots and the early clues that signal it’s time to act before structural damage occurs.
https://www.pestworld.org/news-hub/pest-articles/where-do-termites-hide/

11/11/2025

House flies do more than buzz around; they carry bacteria everywhere they land. Watch What Grows There? to uncover what they leave behind. https://outofsight.pestworld.org/what-grows-there/

10/26/2025

03/11/2025